MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Twins today announced plans for the historic inaugural Home Opener at Target Field against the Boston Red Sox on Monday, April 12 at 3:10 p.m. All fans in attendance will receive an Opening Day Homer Hanky and an Opening Day 2010 commemorative certificate. The Twins also plan several special events prior to the start of the game and will open the gates three hours before first pitch to allow fans to get to the ballpark in plenty of time to enjoy the pregame festivities.

Hennepin County flag raised on Target Plaza by Hennepin County Commissioners Peter McLaughlin and Mark Stenglein.

Twins Territory flag raised on Target Plaza

Construction workers unfurl a giant American flag replica in center field

Spec. Jake Benson of the Minnesota Army National Guard raises the American Flag on Target Plaza. Spec. Benson was awarded a Purple Heart for injuries sustained in Iraq with the 34th Red Bull Infantry Division. The Minnesota Twins have also invited select family members of service members killed as a tribute to their sacrifice for our nation.

Special arrangement of the National Anthem performed by The Twin Cities All-Stars comprised of members of the Sounds of Blackness, The Steeles, Moore by Four and the Twin Cities Community Gospel Choir

Military flyover of F-16s performed by the 148th Fighter Wing of the Air National Guard located in Duluth, Minn. with fireworks to follow

"Take Me out to the Ballgame" in the 7th inning will be performed by Twins alumni. It will be preceded by a performance of "God Bless America" by popular local artist G.B. Leighton.

Single-Game Tickets Still Available While the Inaugural Home Opener is sold out, the Twins have released single-game inventory that was previously being held for season tickets. Fans interested in purchasing single-game tickets should check back often as single-game tickets do remain for many games. Single-game tickets for the Inaugural Season at Target Field are still on sale at www.twinsbaseball.com/tickets, by calling 612-33-TWINS or 800-33-TWINS, at the Target Field box office and at Twins Pro Shop locations in Apple Valley, Minnetonka and Roseville.